Small Business Act: Education's Disadvantaged Business Advocate Not Reporting to Proper Management Level
GGD-87-53
Published: Apr 10, 1987. Publicly Released: Apr 10, 1987.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Department of Education's compliance with the Small Business Act, which requires that the Director of the agency's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) report to the Secretary or the Under Secretary.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | To bring Education into compliance with section 15(k)(3) of the Small Business Act, the Secretary of Education should require the Director, OSDBU, to be responsible only to and report directly to the Secretary or Under Secretary. |
Closed – Implemented
As of June 7, 1987, the Director, OSDBU, has been reporting directly to and responsible only to the Under Secretary of Education. This brings Education into compliance with the Small Business Act, section 15(R)(3).
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Procurement regulationsReporting requirementsSmall business assistanceStatutory lawSmall businessDisadvantaged businessProcurementHuman capital managementGovernment procurementProperty management